Beijing · 4 Days
Beijing
Why you'll love this trip
- See China’s classic first-time highlights in 8 days.
- Balance imperial Beijing with ancient Xi’an.
- End with Shanghai’s gardens, river, and skyline.
- Step into local life and touch the past in Beijing’s old-world Hutongs.
- A private warrior-crafting workshop set in Xi’an’s old-city atmosphere.
- Stand before the Terracotta Army and explore its active excavation pits.
- Shanghai’s contrast: futuristic skylines meet historic colonial heritage.
- Beijing’s timeless imperial core, from Tiananmen Square to grand palaces.
Beijing · 4 Days
Beijing
Xi'an · 2 Days
Xi'an
Shanghai · 2 Days
Shanghai
01.Imperial —Beijing
Palaces, Hutongs and the Great Wall
Beijing
4Days · Beijing
Beijing gives this China Golden Triangle route its imperial scale. The Great Wall and Hutong life quickly move the journey beyond palace halls, adding both landscape and street-level texture.
Imperial Frame
Forbidden City, Tiananmen, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall form the classic opening.Wall Choice
Mutianyu Great Wall balances scenery, comfort, and crowd control.Private Pacing
Hutongs, gardens, or temple depth can shift around interests.
High-speed rail transfer
02.Terracotta Warriors and Ancient Walls — Xi’an
Qin, Tang and Muslim Quarter
Xi'an
2Days · Xi'an
Xi’an gives the route its deeper ancient-history layer. It reaches back to the Qin and Tang periods, while the old city and Muslim Quarter add a more lived-in side to the journey.
Ancient Capital
Terracotta Warriors, the city wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda carry Xi'an's historical weight.Food Layer
Muslim Quarter adds local flavor after the excavation pits.Flexible Depth
Wall biking, museum time, or a craft stop can be tuned privately.
Airport transfer
03.Past and Future — Shanghai
Museums, Gardens and River Views
Shanghai
2Days · Shanghai
Shanghai changes the rhythm after Beijing and Xi’an. It gives the route a lighter finish through museum collections, classical garden paths, river views, and skyline architecture.
Skyline and Garden
Yu Garden, the Bund, Pudong, and French Concession streets close the triangle route.Evening Anchor
The Bund gives the clearest Shanghai contrast.Custom Finish
Art, shopping, food, or museum time can shape the last half-day.
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